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special thanks to our festival board
This festival wouldn’t have been possible without the contributions from the following group of people:
board of directors
Kevin Flynn, President/Artistic Director
Bonnie Levison, Vice President
board of advisors
Caroline Reilly
Eric Wynne
Kate Brosnan
Amy Stiller
John Campeau
George Alexandro
Gene Mahon
Kim Vazquez
Peter Weisman
Thomas Wertimer
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chris Mazilli
Owner and Founder, Gotham Comedy Club and The Metropolitan Room in New York City. Co-producer LIVE AT GOTHAM with Comedy Central. One of the country’s leading comedy producers. -
william ferrall
Billie Mac Ferrall was born in the shadow of Warren G. Harding’s Central Ohio tomb, so early in life he learned the value of a joke. A half century later—after stints as an occasional thespian and writer of swill for People Magazine, Boston Herald and other questionable rags—William Ferrall emerged from those dark years as founding editor of Nantucket’s sophisticated N Magazine. -
karen watkins
Karen W. Watkins has been a Nantucket summer resident since the mid 80's where has been an active supporter of the M.S.P.C.A. and Nantucket Cottage Hospital where she also is a summer volunteer. She is currently a board member of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, The Texas Ballet Theater and is a foster parent and long time supporter of the Gladney Center for Adoption. In addition, she is a former board member of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, Cook Children's Hospital and The Warm Place. -
franklin levy
Lynda and Biff levy are long time supporters of the arts on
Nantucket. They were among the founders of N Magazine and The Nantucket Foggy Sheet. Lynda produced the popular "Nantucket Idol". When working as an interior designer, Lynda's work appeared in several Nantucket show houses. Coincidentaly, Biff's first novel, "Die Decorator Die" will be published by Phoenix Books in fall of 2008. -
judy seinfeld
President, Heritage Management Company in New Jersey. Former founder and president of Judith Greenberg Gallery. Past trustee of Nantucket Cottage Hospital and current board member of Nantucket AIDS Network, Theater Workshop, Nantucket Film Festival, and The Athenaeum. -
lynda levy
Lynda and Biff levy are long time supporters of the arts on
Nantucket. They were among the founders of N Magazine and The Nantucket Foggy Sheet. Lynda produced the popular "Nantucket Idol". When working as an interior designer, Lynda's work appeared in several Nantucket show houses. Coincidentaly, Biff's first novel, "Die Decorator Die" will be published by Phoenix Books in fall of 2008. -
tim braine
Co-founder and President, Popular Arts Entertainment, with shows such as “Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist” and “The Jeff Corwin Experience.” Former executive producer and producer at HBO, Tim has thirty years in the entertainment industry and his productions have garnered 8 Cable Ace Awards and 2 Emmys. He spends summers with his family in Sconset. -
Michael Kopko
Michael Kopko is a 30 year resident of Nantucket. He is an Innkeeper and has worked extensively as an actor and director with Island theater companies. He is also a working musician. He currently serves as chairman of the Nantucket Board of Selectmen.